decanter wagons

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Scope note
Wine decanter stands, or coasters, usually of silver, which are mounted on wheels with a swiveling handle and joined with a coupling. The decanter wagon was developed in England during the reign of George IV to avoid the need of dinner guests on either side of the king to rise and pass the wine.
decanter wagons
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024